Gwangju National Science Museum (국립광주과학관)

4.0 Km 11140 2021-05-24

235, Cheomdangwagi-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-960-6210

Gwangju National Science Museum was opened in 2013 to promote science. The museum specializes in light and science with a spaceship-shaped exterior. Many of the exhibitions consist of hands-on programs, providing visitors a chance to use their imagination to further learn about science.

Syridan-gil Street (시리단길)

4.0 Km 0 2023-11-14

19-20 Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Syridan-gil Street is a newer business district opened in the Cheomdan District, comprised of three Synergy Towers created by the Synergy Town Project. Among the Synergy Towers, Voyager Cheomdan is filled with lifestyle shops, including fashion boutiques, fitness centers, and cosmetic shops.

Noble Stay Hotel [Korea Quality] / 노블 스테이 (Noble Stay) [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.0 Km 0 2020-12-29

19-7, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Noble Stay is a business hotel equipped with 94 rooms, a breakfast buffet, and a sky lounge. There is a food street and large supermarkets nearby, which are very popular among travelers with its large, stylish exterior and interior. White and wood tone are used in each guest room, with air purifiers and stylers equipped to provide a comfortable stay for all visitors. On the very top floor of the hotel, a sky lounge is available to be enjoyed. Breakfast can be eaten at the sky lounge while observing the scenery of Gwangju at a glance.

Top Cloud Hotel [Korea Quality] / 탑클라우드호텔 광주점 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.0 Km 15 2020-12-29

57-1, Imbangul-daero 825beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju

Top Cloud Hotel is impressive in its sensuous interior and luxurious atmosphere. Not only is the interior and exterior luxurious, but it is equipped with actual luxury bedding providing high satisfaction. The room shows a magnificent night view of Gwangju presenting a high satisfaction to all visitors. In addition, it is known for its clean and hearty breakfast and is well-received for its 24-hour front desk, concierge service, modern and neat facilities, and rooms.

Duzon Hotel A [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔A [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.2 Km 3 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Duzon Hotel [Korea Quality] / 더존호텔 [한국관광 품질인증/Korea Quality]

4.2 Km 6 2020-12-29

60-37, Imbangul-daero 826beon-gil, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-973-6699

Located in Gwangju, Duzon Hotel is equipped with a variety of room types, ranging from single rooms to VIP rooms, allowing the visitors to use conveniently. In particular, it is impressive that business centers, meeting rooms, and small seminar rooms which can be used immediately to handle urgent work for business customers are available. The room is prepared with a whirlpool bath for relieving fatigue, and with a pleasing interior and tidy bedding, providing extra comfort to your stay. In addition, the Semi Breakfast Buffet serves about 20 menus from Korean food to Western food, so you can enjoy a plentiful meal.

Gwangju History & Folk Museum (광주 역사민속박물관)

4.3 Km 41129 2020-07-08

48-25, Seoha-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-5337

Gwangju History & Folk Museum opened in 1987 as the largest museum operated by a city government in Korea. It was established for the purpose of preserving valuable Korean folk relics and putting them on exhibit to increase the public's cultural awareness. The museum displays the rich and colorful lifestyles and folk culture of Korea's southwestern regions including Gwangju and Jeollanam-do.

First floor of the museum displays food, clothing, housing, livelihood, and handicrafts while the second floor showcases folk games, traditional customs and folk religions. The museum also utilizes miniature and diorama displays to recreate scenes from the past. A total of eight videotech systems in the museum allow visitors to enjoy vivid demonstrations of the region's nine intangible cultural relics.

May 18th National Cemetery (국립 5.18 민주묘지)

4.3 Km 26625 2021-02-03

200, Minju-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-268-0518

The May 18th National Cemetery in Gwangju is a symbol of freedom and democracy. The cemetery holds the graves of 764 victims of the May 18th Democratic Uprising in 1980, seven structures, and many monuments.

Gwangju Museum of Art (광주시립미술관)

4.4 Km 15593 2022-09-02

52, Haseo-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-613-7100

The Gwangju Museum of Art was founded on August 1, 1992, to promote local artists. In 1996, it served as the venue for the Gwangju Biennale. The museum holds over 560 works, including those from Heo Baekryeon, Oh Jiho, Yang Su-ah, and Im Jik-sun, all local artists. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, the museum also has special planned exhibitions and other cultural programs.

Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall (광주비엔날레전시관)

4.5 Km 0 2023-11-28

111 Biennale-ro, Buk-gu, Gwangju
+82-62-608-4114

Since its establishment in 1994, the Gwangju Biennale Exhibition Hall has significantly contributed to Korea's art culture and the world through numerous exhibitions. It strives to give joy and motivation to many people and serves as a channel for Korean artists' forays into the world. Notably, the Biennale exhibition is not a one-time event, and various attempts are being made to make it a sustainable platform as it increases the regional value of Gwangju, the home of the Biennale.

In the era of COVID-19, online services are also provided to citizens who have difficulty visiting the site in person to experience the exhibition.

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